The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has placed the British Virgin Islands under curfew until 6 am Thursday, August 29. “The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is prepared to fully enforce the law as necessary,” the Department of Disaster Management […]
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Dorian upgrades to hurricane
Tropical Storm Dorian has upgraded to a hurricane. A 2 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Centre said Dorian became a hurricane near St Thomas in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands. At the aforesaid […]
All local ports of entry closed
Due to the inclement weather being experienced because of Tropical Storm Dorian, all local ports of entry have been rendered closed until further notice. The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) confirmed via a media release on Wednesday, August 28 that it […]
Hospital, some clinics open for emergencies only, others closed for Dorian
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital and a few clinics on the sister islands will remain open for emergencies only as Tropical Storm Dorian approaches the British Virgin Islands today, August 28. This is according to a message from the […]
NEOC activated as Dorian approaches BVI later today
The National Emergency Operating Centre (NEOC) has been activated as the territory braces for the projected impact of Tropical Storm Dorian later today, August 28. Governor Augustus Jaspert said he decided to activate the NEOC ‘considering the current state of […]
UPDATE: Hurricane warning in effect for BVI
A hurricane warning has now been issued for the British Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to become a hurricane later today, passes south of the territory. The warning effectively means that hurricane conditions are expected. These conditions are accompanied by […]
Another bank victim to fraudulent emails being sent under their name
Another bank is reporting a case of fraudulent emails being sent under their name. The state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands issued the warning on Monday, August 26, following reports of clients receiving suspicious emails. “We have been informed […]
No planned outages for Dorian, BVIEC has resources on hand for any storm-related issues
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it is adequately equipped with the resources and manpower to repair any part of if its electricity infrastructure that could be impacted by Tropical Storm Dorian. General Manager for the BVIEC, Leroy Abraham, […]
Water Department prepares for Dorian, closing pipelines to fill, conserve reservoirs
As the BVI braces for Tropical Dorian which is expected to start affecting the BVI on Tuesday, August 27, preparations are well underway at the Water & Sewerage Department for the eventuality of any weather system that may affect the […]
All cargo shipped to BVI via airlift now subject to new gov’t taxes
All cargo entering the British Virgin Islands via airlift will now be subject to new fees starting next month. A number of local cargo shipping companies have already begun notifying their customers of the new change, which they said will […]
